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Today I'm grateful for this group, my caregivers support group at Council on Aging, the HABIT support group at Mayo, and the Hospice counselor who is helping me with grief counseling. Whoever said "It takes a village to raise a child" didn't know the half of what it takes to "age in place"! I think many of you know that my husband has dementia and I'm the primary caregiver. We've had a rough week and without the huge support network I have, I just don't know how I would have made it. Many thanks.
@harriethodgson1 - I thought of you with admiration many times this week and about all of the years you've spent as a caregiver. And I'm thinking of you this morning as you go into surgery. All of my best wishes for a great outcome and speedy recovery.
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@debbraw I really admire you! You are always so cheerful and upbeat. It’s like that old saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”! Are their any senior centers or senior programs in town that your husband could go to once a week? Just so you have some time alone. I really admire what you’re doing!
@debbraw I am glad you have found resources to help you. My mother fell into Alzheimer's and dementia, also. Back then there were fewer directions to turn to for assistance. It is important to take time for yourself. A small group of very understanding friends and neighbors, who can swoop you up at a moment's notice for a lunch out, or an out I g of sort, is a treasure. Do you have that? Keeping some normalcy in your own personal life is critical for your well-being. Sending you cyber-hugs this morning,
Ginger
@debbraw You are right-on in saying it takes a lot to "age in place". Who, when young, whoever imagined themselves in the positions we are in now? Young people see themselves as being young forever.
I admire you tremendously in being the caregiver for your husband. The daily challenges must be immense. I am happy that you find some relief and support here. We are all always here for you.
JK
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@debbraw- Aww Deb I'm sorry. You certainly have a tough disease to try and understand so that you can do your best. Do you have help at home? I know that you are a primary care giver and have a wonderful support system but is there physical support for him so that you can take breaks? Get out of the house and so somethings?